Definitions
What is a stressor?
A factor that causes stress (event, situation, person, etc.)
True or False:
Everyone deals with stress the same way
False
Give an example on how you can express gratitude
writing a thank you letter, using manners, gratitude list
Why is it important to talk/recognize our feelings?
Feel hurt inside, can't focus, become more angry, take it out on others
How do we recognize our emotions?
Pause and think
Journalling
talk about your feelings
May is ______ Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
True or False:
All emotions tell us something
True
Say something nice about a person on another team
Great!
What if your friend said, "I am sad today." What should you do?
ask them why
give them a hug
listen to them
Name 5 emotions
Anger, happy, excited, sad, disgust, annoyed, nervous, chill, embarrassed, lonely, joy, creative, miserable, fear
What is self-confidence?
Confidence in one's own worth or abilities
True or False:
All stress is negative
False. Extra 100 points if you can name a positive stressor
Describe a situation that makes you happy
finishing your homework, going swimming, seeing the sunshine
What if you or a friend is struggling with mental health, who can you go to?
Trusted adult. Teacher, parent, counselor
How can someone be confident but not conceited?
Helping/teach others, building other people's confidence
What does coping mean?
Strategies used to reduce unpleasant emotions.
Extra 100 points if you can name 3 healthy coping skills
True or False:
Anger is a bad emotion
False. Anger is a normal feeling. It's our behaviors that are positive or negative
What is something good that has happened to someone in your group recently?
:)
Give an example on a boundary you have with your friends
Having alone time, saying no, personal space, expecting respect
Why might someone ignore their mental health?
Don't want to be labeled, judged, people think differently of them